Lotus Elise Recall R/2019/412: Bolts Securing The Fuel Rail To The Cyclinder Head May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 Feb 2020
- Launched
- 762
- vehicles in the UK
- 2019/02R
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Lotus recalled Elise vehicles built between 15 May 2012 and 30 June 2019. Bolts securing the fuel rail to the cylinder head may fail. The dealer will replace the spacers and fuel rail securing bolts with new revised parts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Bolts securing the fuel rail to the cylinder head may fail.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BOLTS SECURING THE FUEL RAIL TO THE CYCLINDER HEAD MAY FAIL. Defect: Bolts securing the fuel rail to the cylinder head may fail. Remedy: The spacers and fuel rail securing bolts will be replaced with new revised parts
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: bolts securing the fuel rail to the cyclinder head may fail.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the spacers and fuel rail securing bolts with new revised parts.
Are You Affected?
Elise built between 15 May 2012 and 30 June 2019 may be included. Lotus estimates 762 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Lotus, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Lotus.
- Book with any franchised Lotus dealer, quoting the campaign code 2019/02R or the DVSA reference R/2019/412. See how to get a Lotus recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EliseReduction of braking efficiency | Urgent | R/2016/223 | |
| 211, Elise, Evora, ExigeRisk of fire | Urgent | R/2014/066 | |
| EliseWheel hub may become insecure | Book soon | R/2009/057 | |
| Elise, ExigeGear lever may break | Low | R/2005/186 | |
| EliseFront brake caliper bolts concern | Urgent | R/2002/066 |
This is one of 17 Lotus recalls in DVSA’s data. The Lotus recall launched before it was R/2018/310 on 30 Nov 2018, for steering column cartridge screw requires tightening. The one launched after it was R/2023/167 on 16 Jun 2023, for the interior a-pillar trim tether has not been fitted onto certain production vehicles and…. You can also see every Lotus recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/412, launched 20 February 2020. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.